Background
Cowles, Cheney was born on September 7, 1908 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William Hutchinson and Harriet Bowen (Cheney) Cowles.
Cowles, Cheney was born on September 7, 1908 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William Hutchinson and Harriet Bowen (Cheney) Cowles.
Student Thacher School, Ojai, California, 1922-1926. Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1930.
Began as circulation solicitor, 1930. Held various positions in newspaper work, business and news, 1930-1936. Financial editor Spokane Daily Chronicle, 1936.
City editor Spokane Spokesman-Review, 1937, executive editor, 1938.
Managing editor Spokane Daily Chronicle, 1939-1941. First Lieutenant, Field Artillery Reserve since 1938, Second lieutenant, 1930.
Ordered to active duty on staff of Major General John F. Curry, commander Second Air Force, May 1, 1941, at Fort George Wright, Spokane, Washington, promoted captain, major, 1942. Assistant chief of staff, A-2 (Intelligence), on staff of commanding general, Second Air.
Support Command, Colorado Springs, Colorado, entire command transferred to Shreveport, Louisiana, 1943.
Received Spokane Junior Chamber of Commerce distinguished service award, 1937.
Clubs: Spokane City, Spokane Ski, Cheyenne Mountain Country.
Married to Sarah East. Ferris, June 14, 1939. Children: Phoebe, Frank Cheney.